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A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver in Wheat Ridge on Thursday night, police said.
The collision happened at eastbound Interstate 70 and Harlan Street, according to a 6:40 p.m. tweet.
Police said the highway was shut down in both directions and that drivers should avoid the area if possible. An investigation is ongoing.
WRPD is on scene investigating an auto/ped at EB I-70 at Harlen. Traffic is backed up, please take alternate routes.
— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD)
Meanwhile a five-vehicle crash happened eastbound on I-70 at Colorado 58, police said in a 6:43 p.m. tweet. The five-vehicle crash also shut down the highway in both directions. Alternate routes are advised if possible. An investigation is underway.
